Understand Your Skin Type If you have normal-to-oily skin, use a
powder or cream blush, says Ray. Make sure to refrain from mixing textures, though. "If you're using a powder foundation, you have to use a powder blush," says Fetzer. "If you're using a liquid foundation, you can use a cream blush."
Find the Right Shade Choose blush tints that correspond with your skin's natural look when flushed, says Ray. Wear cool tone blushes with cool lip colors, and pair warm shades of blush with warm lip colors. When in doubt, Fetzer says, pick a rose blush that contains hints of brown — this hue generally flatters everyone.
Apply It Correctly Smile slightly to locate the apples of your cheeks. For both cream and powder formulas, place the blush first on the apples and then blend it toward your hairline. Don't worry about overdoing it, says Fetzer. "If you put too much on, take your same sponge that you use for your makeup, dab it a little bit, and just blend it all in."